Having a plan in mind, is all good, but when the actuall event takes place all will change. You will freeze! and all those intentions fly out the window. My Father(RIP) was mugged while we lived in Los Angeles, He was attacked by 3-4 men, and bruttally beaten, within inches of his life. And all he had on him was around 20$!! My father was a very strong man, and even he could do nothing, but hope and pray someone would help. He spent a week in the hospital, and was never the same. It might be different with a single attacker, but more than one, and things change drastically. I am glad that your boyfriends mom was okay, and did not get seriously hurt. This is why I never walk alone. I have either my husband or my dog. It just isnt safe anymore.